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A wired nation“To ensure flawless hosting of our web services, online sharing and printing of photographs, we needed great IT infrastructure and connectivity.”
In 2004, the Netherlands had more internet users per capita than any other European nation. Computers and the internet are a way of life and an intuitive resource in the Netherlands. Amsterdam is a European leader for connectivity. Only three other European cities match it for strength.  The Netherlands also ranks among top EU nations for the speed, quality and reliability of its telecommunications. Call completion rates are high. Response times are fast. The fiber-optic network is 100% digital. And an expanding array of providers is helping to steadily decrease tariffs, further improving cost competitiveness. In addition to ISDN, ADSL and WAP, specific demands can be met, including dedicated networks with the PSN, international toll-free numbers, and a Netherlands direct service that lets customers call the Netherlands directly from foreign countries. Also available:
The Netherlands contributes nearly one percent of its gross domestic product to telecommunications and its technological infrastructure, making it a European leader in technological investment. |
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The Netherlands is home to the largest internet hub in Europe. As a result of the government's stimulation of internet usage, 62% of the Dutch population and 83% of businesses have internet access. This puts the Netherlands at the top of the list for access among major European countries. All common IT service providers available in the US are available in the Netherlands.